Category: AEW

NJPW Star Tomohiro Ishii Sidelined with Shoulder Injury Following AEW Collision Match

New Japan Pro-Wrestling has confirmed on their website that Tomohiro Ishii will be out of action for the foreseeable future after suffering a dislocated shoulder during his recent AEW Collision bout with PAC.

Fans were quick to notice Ishii’s absence from the upcoming Blood & Guts lineup on AEW Dynamite, where the Conglomeration (Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy, Mark Briscoe, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong) are set to battle the Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Wheeler Yuta, and Daniel Garcia). Many assumed Ishii had simply returned to Japan for NJPW duties—but it turns out the “Stone Pitbull” is on the shelf instead.

In a statement, NJPW expressed regret over the situation, apologizing to fans and wishing Ishii a quick recovery. No specific timetable has been announced for his return, with the company noting that his status will be evaluated later.

For a competitor as notoriously tough as Ishii, this injury comes as a rare setback. Over nearly three decades in the ring, the NJPW Strong Openweight Champion has built a reputation for his unbreakable spirit and punishing style, rarely missing time due to injury. In fact, outside of pandemic-related breaks, Ishii has competed almost continuously for 29 years.

Given that history, this shoulder dislocation could mark the longest layoff of Ishii’s storied career. Wrestling fans around the world will no doubt be hoping the “Stone Pitbull” bounces back soon and returns to delivering the hard-hitting battles he’s known for.

AEW Dynamite Preview 11/5/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS and HBO Max from the Bayou Music Center in Houston, Texas.

  • Trios Match: Hangman Adam Page, Hook & Eddie Kingston vs. The Opps
  • AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship Quarterfinal Match: Mercedes Mone and Athena vs. Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale
  • Men’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battle Match I: Orange Cassidy vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  • Men’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battle Match II: Darby Allin vs. Daniel Garcia
  • Women’s Blood & Guts Advantage Battle Match I: Megan Bayne vs. Queen Aminata

Tony Khan Confirms Changes Coming To AEW Women’s Blood & Guts And Tag Tournament

AEW’s first-ever Women’s Blood & Guts match is just days away, but it looks like the company’s historic bout is already being reshaped behind the scenes. During a Halloween night livestream on X (formerly Twitter), AEW President Tony Khan gave fans a major update on the women’s division — and confirmed that both the Blood & Guts lineup and the ongoing Women’s Tag Team Championship Tournament are being adjusted due to injuries.

Despite some uncertainty, Khan reassured fans that the Women’s Blood & Guts match, set for November 12 in Greensboro, North Carolina, is still happening as planned. “It’s going to have to change,” Khan admitted, explaining that the match lineup will be slightly altered. He also promised that additional announcements would be made on tonight’s AEW Collision: Fright Night special.

One of the biggest shake-ups involves Penelope Ford, who’s now sidelined indefinitely with a torn UCL. Ford’s absence means her tag partner Megan Bayne is searching for a new teammate to continue in the tag title tournament. In an interesting twist, Marina Shafir has stepped up to fill that spot — and the newly-formed team will make their debut tonight against Nixon Newell and Miranda Alize.

The Women’s Blood & Guts match has been building since late September, when former AEW Women’s World Champion Jamie Hayter threw down the challenge after a string of brutal attacks from the Triangle of Madness — the dark alliance of Julia Hart, Skye Blue, and Thekla. With Hayter’s team still taking shape and Khan hinting at more surprises, fans can expect major reveals heading into the event.

Meanwhile, the men’s side of AEW isn’t slowing down either — Dynamite saw Orange Cassidy challenge for the annual Men’s Blood & Guts showdown, potentially setting the stage for a clash between the Conglomeration and the Death Riders.

With AEW’s biggest double dose of chaos just around the corner, November is shaping up to be one of the most violent and unpredictable months in company history.

AEW Fright Night Collision Preview 11/1/2025

AEW taped this Saturday’s, November 1 episode of Collision on Wednesday night at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas after Dynamite went off the air.

  • Megan Bayne & Marina Shafir vs. Nixon Newell & Miranda Alize
  • CMLL World Women’s Championship: Mercedes Mone vs. Olympia
  • Mark Briscoe, Roderick Strong, Kommander vs. La Facion Ingobernable
  • Max Caster & Anthony Bowens vs. Kazuchika Okada & Konosuke Takeshita
  • ROH World Championship: Bandido vs. Mascara Dorada 2

AEW Fright Night Dynamite Preview 10/29/2025

  • AEW Fright Night Dynamite live tonight from the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas on TBA and HBO Max.
  • AEW World Championship #1 Contenders Match: Samoa Joe vs. HOOK vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Ricochet
  • AEW Women’s Tag Team Title Tournament First Round Match: Queen Aminata & Jamie Hayter vs. Julia Hart & Skye Blue
  • AEW World Tag Team Title #1 Contenders Match: The Young Bucks vs. FTR vs. Jurassic Express vs. JetSpeed
  • Jon Moxley vs. Kyle O’Reilly
  • Orange Cassidy & Darby Allin vs. Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia
  • Don Callis Family Summit.

Former WWE Star Nixon Newell (Tegan Nox) Makes AEW Debut Backstage On Collision

AEW’s growing women’s tag team division got an unexpected boost this weekend as former WWE Superstar Nixon Newell, known to WWE fans as Tegan Nox, made a surprise appearance on the October 25 episode of AEW Collision.

The backstage segment featured Anna Jay and Tay Melo, better known as TayJay, discussing how they’ve been part of AEW’s women’s tag team scene since its earliest days and helped pave the way for the ongoing AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship Tournament. Their nostalgia trip was quickly interrupted by Nixon Newell and “The Lucha Baddie” Miranda Alize, who stepped in to make a statement of their own.

Newell and Alize declared that they’ve been proving themselves as two of the best wrestlers on the independent scene and decided it was time to show what they can do on wrestling’s biggest stage. Melo didn’t take too kindly to the interruption, calling the newcomers “rude,” but added that if they were looking for a fight, TayJay would be more than happy to meet them in the ring.

The segment marked Newell’s first AEW appearance and her first on major U.S. television since her WWE release in November 2024. That was actually her second departure from the company — the first coming in 2021 before a brief return to the NXT and main roster brands. Since leaving WWE, Newell has stayed active across the independent circuit, regaining her footing and teaming frequently with Alize.

As for Miranda Alize, the “Lucha Baddie” is no stranger to AEW fans. She wrestled several matches for the company between 2019 and 2021, including a memorable clash with Awesome Kong on AEW Dynamite. A veteran of the international scene since her 2014 debut, Alize has competed across Mexico, Japan, and the U.S., often facing — and sometimes teaming with — Newell.

With AEW’s women’s tag tournament heating up, it looks like Newell and Alize may be eyeing a spot in the division. If their Collision appearance is any indication, the duo could be the next major addition to AEW’s growing roster of women’s tag teams.

AEW Collision Preview 10/25/2025

AEW Collision Saturday night on TNA and HBO Max taped on Wednesday from the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas.

  • $400K All-Star 8-Man Tag: The Young Bucks & FTR vs. Jurassic Express & JetSpeed
  • Thekla vs. Mina Shirakawa
  • PAC vs. Tomohiro Ishii
  • We’ll hear from AEW Men’s World champion, Hangman Adam Page
  • Hook in action

ROH TV Preview 10/23/2025

ROH TV on #HonorClub at http://WatchROH.com 7/6c

  • Yuka Sakazaki & Alex Windsor vs. Aleah James & Billie Starkz
  • Angela Risk vs. Deonna Purrazzo
  • Dark Order vs. Jay Lethal, Adam Priest & Tommy Billington
  • Angelico vs. Mascara Dorado
  • Griff Garrison vs. Komander
  • Grizzled Young Veterans & Isla Dawn in action

AEW Dynamite Preview 10/22/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS and HBO Max from the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas.

  • Fallout from WrestleDream
  • AEW Unified Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. ROH Champion Bandido
  • AEW World Trios Championship: The Opps (c) vs. The Hurt Syndicate
  • Brackets to be revealed for the AEW Women’s Tag Team Titles Tournament
  • 12 Belts Mone’ Celebration

AEW’s TV Future in Question as Warner Bros. Discovery Weighs Major Shake-Up

AEW’s home on television could be facing another round of uncertainty after a surprising update from Warner Bros. Discovery.

Company CEO David Zaslav revealed in a press release that Warner Bros. Discovery has received multiple buyout offers — some aiming to purchase the entire corporation, while others are only interested in certain divisions, such as Warner Bros. or Discovery Global. Zaslav noted that the company is “considering all options” as it maps out its future direction.

The current plan for Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two entities — Warner Bros. and Discovery Global — remains on track for mid-2026. However, with these new offers on the table, that plan could shift dramatically. Whether the media giant decides to sell off parts of the company, go through with the planned division, or pursue an entirely different route, major changes seem inevitable.

This development comes not long after Warner reportedly turned down a buyout attempt from Paramount-Skydance, adding even more intrigue to the situation. Naturally, wrestling fans are wondering what all this means for All Elite Wrestling, whose flagship shows — Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision — currently air on TNT and TBS.

If Warner’s ownership changes hands or the company restructures, AEW’s television deal could be impacted. While there’s no immediate sign of trouble, the uncertainty has definitely raised eyebrows across the wrestling industry.

As the media landscape continues to shift, AEW finds itself once again at the mercy of corporate maneuvering. Whether the promotion remains part of Warner’s long-term plans or has to explore other network options will be a story to watch closely heading into 2026.

You can check out the press release below:

Company Continues to Execute on Previously Announced Separation into Two Distinct, Leading Media Companies

Process Follows Unsolicited Interest from Multiple Parties for the Entire Company and Warner Bros.

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — While Warner Bros. Discovery (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WBD) continues to advance its previously announced separation of Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, its Board of Directors today announced it has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, in light of unsolicited interest the Company has received from multiple parties for both the entire company and Warner Bros.

Through this process, the Warner Bros. Discovery Board will evaluate a broad range of strategic options, which will include continuing to advance the Company’s planned separation to completion by mid-2026, a transaction for the entire company, or separate transactions for its Warner Bros. and/or Discovery Global businesses. As part of the review, the Company will also consider an alternative separation structure that would enable a merger of Warner Bros. and spin-off of Discovery Global to our shareholders.

“We continue to make important strides to position our business to succeed in today’s evolving media landscape by advancing our strategic initiatives, returning our studios to industry leadership, and scaling HBO Max globally. We took the bold step of preparing to separate the Company into two distinct, leading media companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, because we strongly believed this was the best path forward,” said David Zaslav, President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Zaslav added, “It’s no surprise that the significant value of our portfolio is receiving increased recognition by others in the market. After receiving interest from multiple parties, we have initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to identify the best path forward to unlock the full value of our assets.”

“Our decision to initiate this review underscores the Board’s commitment to considering all opportunities to determine the best value for our shareholders,” added Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., Chair of the Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors. “We continue to believe that our planned separation to create two distinct, leading media companies will create compelling value. That said, we determined taking these actions to broaden our scope is in the best interest of shareholders.”

There is no deadline or definitive timetable set for completion of the strategic alternatives review process. Other than the separation transaction that is already underway, there can be no assurance that this process will result in the Company pursuing a transaction or other outcome. Warner Bros. Discovery does not intend to make any further announcements regarding the review of strategic alternatives unless and until the Board approves a specific transaction or otherwise determines further disclosure is appropriate or necessary.

Allen & Company, J.P. Morgan and Evercore are serving as financial advisors to Warner Bros. Discovery and Wachtell Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Debevoise & Plimpton LLP are serving as legal counsel.”

Stay tuned to Wrestling News Blog for updates as this story develops.